March 2023

Time to buy new hunting, fishing licenses

It’s the time of year when anglers and hunters need to buy new fishing and hunting licenses. Minnesota fishing, hunting and trapping licenses for 2022 expire Tuesday, Feb. 28. Licenses for 2023 are now available wherever fishing and hunting licenses are sold, online (mndnr.gov/buy license) and by telephone at 888-665-4236. Mobile buyers receive a text or email that serves as proof of a valid fish or game license to state conservation officers. All 2023 fishing licenses become effective Wednesday, March 1. New licenses are required for 2023 hunting and fishing seasons that continue past Feb. 28.

Council hears report from Milwaukee Road Heritage Center

Despite last Tuesday’s snowy weather, the members of the Montevideo City Council that could make it to the meeting held the regular meeting, while having to adjust the agenda to suit not having enough members to vote on resolutions.

Temps should be near average for the weekend

We had another interesting winter storm hit Minnesota late Sunday into Monday. This disturbance brought snow and freezing rain to parts of the state. Once again, it did create some travel difficulties to portions of the region.

GUESS WHO?

Each week, the Montevideo American News will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.

Montevideo Veterans Home to host Community Office Open House

Potential residents, future employees and local businesses are invited to learn more about the Montevideo Veterans Home at a Community Office Open House. The event will be held Tuesday, March 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Montevideo Veterans Home Community Office located at 202 North 1st Street, Montevideo.

COURT NEWS

Olive, Arthur Shawn, Montevideo; Offense date 8/30/17 Traffic - DAS (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/17/23 Guilty; Disposition 2/17/23 Convicted; Court Decision 2/17/23 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine. Offense date 2/4/18 Traffic -DAS (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/17/23 Guilty; Disposition 2/17/23 Convicted; Court Decision 2/17/23 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine. Offense date 10/5/16 DL - No MN DL (Misdemeanor); Plea 2/17/23 Guilty; Disposition 2/18/23 Convicted; Court Decision 2/18/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.

Ask a Trooper

Question: Is it illegal for a vehicle pulling a trailer to have a ladder or ramp hanging from the side of the trailer? Answer: You are able to have ladders or ramps secured to the side of an enclosed trailer as long as you do not exceed the width of 8 feet 6 inches. This is the maximum dimension that may be operated on Minnesota roadways without a special permit.

Police Department requests BCA review investigation

Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad. com Recent news reports published in an area daily newspaper have led to some speculation in the community regarding an investigation conducted by the Montevideo Police Department into what was deemed to be a suicide in Chinhinta Park in September 2020.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day Parade hosted by the Monte Chamber, downtown from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To sign up a float, walkers, pets, organization or business by calling 320-2268727 or 320-269-5527.